The best approach for the nurse to use to assess the presence of deep vein thrombosis in an immobilized patient is to:
A) measure the calf and thigh diameters
B) attempt to elicit the Homan sign
C) palpate the temperature of the feet
D) observe for a loss of hair and skin turgor in the lower legs
A) measure the calf and thigh diameters
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